Corporate and Personal Bank Account Opening

Opening a bank account in Switzerland can be a complex process, especially for non-residents. However, having a Swiss bank account is essential for managing your finances and investments in the country. That's where our assistance in opening bank account in Switzerland comes in, providing guidance and support throughout the process.

The process of opening a bank account in Switzerland typically involves providing a variety of documents, such as your KYC (passport, proof of address, and CV). Our team can help you prepare and gather the necessary documents, complete the application and be the point of contact for the bank, ensuring that the process is as smooth and efficient as possible.

Corporate Bank Account Opening

Access to the appropriate bank and their best managers is a challenge in today’s increasingly complex regulatory environment. It has become increasingly complex to open bank account in Switzerland. Higher thresholds for minimum required deposits; increased KYC and due diligence; reticence to open accounts for certain jurisdictions; blocking of e-banking and telephone services outside the country of the bank's operation - are just a few of the increased barriers for opening bank account in Switzerland for company that have appeared under ever increasing regulations. 

Being able to perform transactions seamlessly to and from certain jurisdictions, in small and large amounts is paramount to your performance as a company. Having a transaction blocked because you didn’t know you had to provide background information can ruin a deal. Our experience in assisting anything from startups to large corporations, with activities ranging from trade to financial transactions involving bank guarantees or other forms of capital guaranteed financing, lets us help you identify which bank is best suited, and which account manager would best meet your needs. We carry out the entire account opening process on your behalf.

We open bank accounts in Switzerland as well as Liechtenstein, UK and Luxembourg.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS for opening a bank account in Switzerland

  • Certified passport copy (per director and shareholder)

  • Certificate of residency or 1st page tax return

  • Commercial registry extract

  • Articles of Association (M&A)

  • Register of Shareholders and Directors

  • CVs of the shareholders

  • Business plan

Personal Bank Account Opening

The right private bank today is one which can combine the former high-performance advisory work and portfolio management with low-margin retail services. This can take time to find. We draw upon our network of banks and direct contacts to private bankers in Switzerland, and also Liechtenstein and London, to set up a series of meetings we feel meet your needs - saving you time, and getting you a bank that can do what you need it to. 

Both residents and non-residents are allowed to open bank accounts in Switzerland in foreign currencies (CHF, EUR, USD, etc)

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

  • Certified passport copy

  • Certificate of residency or 1st page tax return

Why with F Trust?

With our assistance in opening a bank account in Switzerland, we deploy our network within the banks to bring you to the right bank and the right desk that best matches your profile and KYC and future planned transactions. We provide a team of experts who can help you navigate the process of opening a bank account and complete the bank application on your behalf. It is also often required for companies to present future business plans and volumes of planned transfers.

Once your bank account is opened, our team can also provide ongoing support, such as helping you manage your account, providing you overview of expenses or entering payments on your behalf for your approval and execution. We understand that managing your accounts can be a complex and time-consuming task, which is why we're here to help.

Opening a bank account in Switzerland is an important step for managing your finances and invoicing in the country. Our services in opening bank accounts in Switzerland can provide guidance and support throughout the process, making it as seamless and efficient as possible. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you.